What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at University of the Pacific?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Research Assistant
Union Level
Department
Department of Endodontics
Campus
San Francisco
Posting Number
201303911P
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Number of Months
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date
01 / 17 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal : Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External : External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
Under the supervision of the Research Director of the Endodontic Department. Provides essential support in conducting research experiments, managing projects, and contributing to academic publications and grant proposals. This position involves performing laboratory tasks, maintaining
research equipment, and ensuring the smooth execution of experiments to support the department's ongoing research efforts.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions
- Assist in designing and conducting experiments under the direction of the Research Director.
- Perform laboratory techniques, including molecular and bacterial / cell culture methods, with a focus on biofilm research and imaging.
- Provide support to students and guest researchers in conducting experiments and analyzing data in the Endo department as needed.
- Maintain and organize laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, contributing to project reports and publications.
- Assist with the preparation of research documentation, such as protocols, manuscripts, grants' proposals.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and guidelines.
- Manage laboratory supplies and consumables.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of :
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Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of :
Experience :
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Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Hiring Range
26.85 - $34.36 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA / EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex / gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
Salary : $27 - $34
